Red Lentil Sauce
Red Lentil Sauce
Versatile sauce for pasta or other grains. This can be used as a sauce or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water for thinner sauce
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast sprinkle over
Serving suggestions: can serve over pasta, couscous, polenta, quinoa or rice.
Can add in other vegetables: saute carrots and celery; zucchini, etc. to make a heartier sauce to serve as a side dish.
Instructions
- Heat pot to medium high to warm olive oil
- Saute onion for three minutes
- Add garlic and saute for another minute
- Add tomatoes, sauce, broth/water, and seasonings. Stir in.
- Add lentils and stir in.
- Bring to a soft boil for about three minutes.
- Reduce heat to simmer
- Let cook for about 15 minutes until lentils are soft.
If you are adding vegetables, cook together a little longer for all vegetables to be tender.
Notes
This is an easy and flexible recipe that can be used as a sauce or thicken for a side dish.
As always, season to taste.
Red lentils are a fantastic source of protein and fiber.
